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[quote=Anonymous]So much of what you describe is setting her up for failure. It sounds like visual and auditory overload! I think you should really sit down and think about why you feel that your other kids “need” this. I think the best holiday is the one with the least drama! And I also think compromising a bit on things like all day music and people talking over each other is very reasonable. I am not on the spectrum but remember hiding in my room by the end of the day because the noise and multiple conversations happening all day was just too much for me.

I am very sympathetic (I have posted “I wish we could just cancel Christmas” more than once) but it sounds like you are not really doing working with her.

For my child calming things down so it’s a fun day but without the expectation that it will be !so! Magical! And! amazing!!!! Has been the most helpful thing. Most of our very best days are random days where the stars align and we have an especially beautiful day. My younger child is not having their childhood ruined by a slightly more moderated holiday.

Does she have a therapist? It’s very early to be worrying about the holidays but perhaps she can write down each worry and problem solve her response. [/quote]

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